Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara vs Kia Carens Clavis EV

Maruti Suzuki has finally launched the e-Vitara after a whole year, now starting at a price of ₹15.99 lakh and goes up to ₹20.01 lakh without BaaS, making it a strong competitor to Kia Carens Clavis EV, which ranges from ₹17.99 lakh to ₹24.49 lakh. Let’s see how they compare across various specs.

Maruti Suzuki E-Vitara Main
Maruti Suzuki E-Vitara Main

Price and Variants

Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara:

  • Price: ₹15.99 Lakh to ₹20.01 Lakh
  • BaaS: ₹10.99 Lakh + ₹3.99/km
  • 3 Variants: Delta, Zeta, Alpha

Kia Carens Clavis EV:

  • Price: ₹17.99 L to ₹24.49 L
  • 4 Variants: HTK+, HTX, HTX ER, HTX+ ER

Verdict: While Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara is cheaper, the Kia offers more variants and flexibility.

Kia Carens Clavis EV
Kia Carens Clavis EV

Battery and Range

Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara:

  • Battery Pack: 49 & 61 kWh
  • Max Motor Power: 172 PS
  • Peak Torque: 192.5 Nm
  • Range: Up to 543 km
  • DC fast charging 10-80% in 50 minutes.

Kia Carens Clavis EV:

  • Two battery variants: 42 kWh & 51.4 kWh
  • Max Motor Power: 171 PS
  • Peak Torque: 255 Nm
  • Range: 490 km (ARAI)
  • DC fast charging 10-80% in 39 minutes.

Verdict: While the e-Vitara offers more range, Kia’s fast charging time makes it better for longer drives.

Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara Dashboard
Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara Dashboard

Design, Interior and Technology

Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara:

  • The e-Vitara boasts the signature Nexa “Crafted Futurism” design philosophy, with a bold stance, aerodynamic sculpting, matrix LED DRLs, LED projector headlights, and 18-inch alloy wheels. The front fascia and smooth rear profile highlights a futuristic yet practical design approach.
  • The cabin features a dual-screen digital setup, combining a 10.1-inch infotainment system with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster on a twin-deck floating console.
  • Comfort-focused features include ventilated front seats, a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat, and multiple connectivity options. It also features ambient lighting, sunroof with fixed glass, and wireless charger.
  • The SUV includes seven airbags, all-disc brakes, an electronic parking brake, and a tire pressure monitoring system. The Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) suite adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and collision mitigation features.

Kia Carens Clavis EV:

  • Digital tiger face grille, ICE Cube LED headlamps & fog lamps, connected Star Map LED DRLs and taillamps
  • Dual panoramic displays (24.6-inch total) and 8-speaker Bose audio system
  • Level 2 ADAS with 20 safety features, smart cruise control & lane keep assist, 6 airbags
  • 360° camera with blind spot detection, electronic parking brake with auto hold

Verdict: When comparing the interiors of the two EVs, one clearly wins. Kia Carens Clavis EV is a 7-seater and with so much space inside that you don’t feel any discomfort at all. On the other hand, Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara gives a cramped feeling and the seating posture isn’t ideal.

Kia Carens Clavis EV - Interior
Kia Carens Clavis EV - Interior

Final Verdict

Maruti Suzuki has been exporting the e-Vitara globally and have had an okay response. It is not a bad car, it just lacks all the things that make the Grand Vitara such a good option for the Indian market. The BaaS option makes this significantly cheaper than Kia.e

For daily use, Kia Carens Clavis EV is great, especially for family road-trips. The family-oriented nature of the EV makes it a desirable option for a large segment of the Indian market.

Ultimately, the choice is yours. One is a family SUV with 7-seat orientation, while the other is a more sporty SUV, make for quicker runs.

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